lvnsandiego

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1. Healthcare Essentials course, where?????

   lvnsandiego replied to josebeltran88's topic in California

   FYI, Poway ROP's CNA course is only $875.00 now.

2. I could use a little advice...

   lvnsandiego replied to Hooligan's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Family should be first. I have empathy for your situation. Nursing is such a strong love and I know finding your dream job is very attractive. Let me tell you what I think. Your dream job (or as close to ideal job as possible) is much more common tha...

3. Which one would you do first?

   lvnsandiego replied to obfuscate's topic in General Nursing

   If no one to immediately delegate toileting to, I would utilize good 'ol Maslow and toilet first (physical needs), deal with abuse second (safety and security).

4. Advice on dealing with dementia patient

   lvnsandiego replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

   You might try having her son or someone she trusts write her a note explaining about the 24 hour care with his signature and hers on it too. If she is much less confused during the day have him or someone else she trusts explain about the caregivers ...

5. What do you appreciate about another nurse's charting?

   lvnsandiego replied to soffy's topic in General Nursing

   I would agree with the previous posts and add this: I really appreciate it when a nurse charts follow up things like "medication XYZ called into CVS pharmacy at 555-555-1212" or "Pt's daughter Susie notified of fall" or "Spoke with Susie at Home heal...

6. Morphine gtts- end of life

   lvnsandiego replied to Sue Damones's topic in General Nursing

   I worked hospice for 3+ years and our protocol for the morphine sulfate gtts was Roxanol 20mg/ml: give 5mg SL PRN q2h for mild BTP/SOB, 10 mg SL PRN q2hr for mod. BTP/SOB, 20 mg SL PRN q2h for severe BTP/SOB. We would go up from there, depending on t...

7. love site need advice

   lvnsandiego replied to butterflyspirit's topic in Online Learning

   I am doing the LVN-BSN through College Network/Indiana State University. I have learned a few things during the process! If you want to save money, take all of your prereqs through community college first, before you apply! Also, look into taking CLE...

8. Med Aides giving PRN meds

   lvnsandiego replied to jacesmom2's topic in General Nursing

   When I worked in Assisted Living, where they used med techs this is how PRNs worked: Facility must have on file in each resident's chart a form signed by doctor that states patient's ability to determine their OWN need for PRNs. If they are deemed ab...

9. DSD Course in San Diego??

   lvnsandiego replied to lvnsandiego's topic in Geriatric

   Hi! Thank you for all of the information. I thought of doing what you suggested and seeing how it is so hard to find, I will contact some facilities to see how their DSDs got certified. Once again, thank you very much for your replies.

10. DSD Course in San Diego??

    lvnsandiego replied to lvnsandiego's topic in Geriatric

    Yes, I am referring to a course to become certified as a Director of Staff Development. DSD is also an abbreviation for dry, sterile dressing. I already know how to do those :) Thank you anyone who can give me a lead on this course...

11. DSD Course in San Diego??

    lvnsandiego posted a topic in Geriatric

    I would be most appreciative if anyone has information about DSD courses in San Diego, CA. Thank you

12. A Little Game: 10 Words or Less

    lvnsandiego replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses are: Needed Under-appreciated Respected by most Sometimes abused Inspired to help others Never stop giving Greatest profession Things I experience in a shift: Never get to sit down until I clock out. Unbelievable stress. Running to pass meds ...

13. I don't think I can handle this!

    lvnsandiego replied to eldragon's topic in Geriatric

    Get the heck out of there!!! There is no reason for you to have to go through that terrible experience everyday, not to mention your license being on the line!!! I have had similar experiences at jobs (although not quite as bad as yours!) and I won't...

14. CNA HARD TO FIND JOB san diego

    lvnsandiego replied to Deliga's topic in CNA/MA

    Well there are lots of options for pursuing your LVN or RN. You have to look into all the programs to see which is right for you. They all have their good points and not so good points. On this website there is lots of info on higher education.

15. CNA HARD TO FIND JOB san diego

    lvnsandiego replied to Deliga's topic in CNA/MA

    Try working at a home care or assisted living center as a caregiver/companion. You won't actually work as a "CNA" but you will do alot of the same care that you are trained for and you can build up experience and references in order to get the job yo...